Northern Westchester Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift to Advance Critical Trauma Services

Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) received a transformative $10 million donation from philanthropists and longtime supporters Lisa and Mark Schwartz. This landmark contribution — the largest single gift in the hospital’s […] Read more »

Whole Body Donation and Its Impact on Medical Advancement

In the quiet moments of contemplating life’s end, many individuals seek meaningful ways to make a lasting impact. Whole body donation, a lesser-known yet profoundly influential choice, is one avenue […] Read more »

Study of Women with Cervical Cancer Shows Importance Of Screenings

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that 60% of women with cervical cancer had not received the recommended screening before their diagnosis. Many were unfamiliar […] Read more »

Yorktown’s Club Fit Unveils New Fitness Concept

Club Fit in Jefferson Valley rolled out a new, small group fitness concept on Thursday. Yorktown officials joined the health club’s leadership to cut a ribbon on HIITROW, a state-of-the-art […] Read more »

Sculptra Effects Unfold Over Time—And That’s What Makes Them Work

A tired face in the mirror tells more than age. It reflects collagen loss, skin thinning, and sagging volume. Sculptra effects often start where facial fat disappears—under the eyes, around […] Read more »

Westchester DOH Honors Dr. Parul Shukla for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Leadership

Parul Shukla, MD, regional chief of colon and rectal surgery for Northwell’s Westchester region, was recently honored with the prestigious Westchester County Health Commissioner’s Public Health Award for his outstanding […] Read more »

Op-ed: Childhood Vaccination Is Essential to Public Health

Parents worry when their children are sick. Fortunately, most childhood illnesses are not serious. Children rarely experience the severe diseases that were common in the past such as whooping cough, diphtheria, […] Read more »

Phelps Hospital Breaks Ground on Serenity Garden to Support Mental Health

Northwell Phelps Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking of its Serenity Garden this week, signaling the start of construction on a donor-funded therapeutic space designed to support mental health, wellness and rejuvenation. Located next […] Read more »

Club Fit Briarcliff Aquatics Center Fully Reopens

Club Fit Briarcliff announced the full reopening of the Aquatics Center at their Briarcliff location, following a recent incident that required extensive restoration. The club said they were incredibly grateful […] Read more »

Pace Student Lifeguard Rescues Briarcliff Resident

While some people are born a hero, 21 year-old Highland Mills native Kieran Hagan is in training to become one. The senior finance major at Pace University was working as […] Read more »